The Original Hybrid Casita Sometime in 2009, Katie contacted Casita and made arrangements for a brand-new Casita. She knew the features and options she wanted. They accepted her specifications. She put down the phone and patiently waited for her order to be filled. Sometime in 2010, Katie traveled to Rice, Texas in her customized van. …
Month: August 2017
Stair-step a battery
Stair-step a battery When I was young, I was told: “You’re too young to do that.” Or I remember hearing, “You’re not strong enough to do that.” Now I’m much older, I’m told, “You’re too old to do that… It’s too risky.” I never liked being told what I couldn’t do when I was young, …
Hole in the Fence
Hole in the Fence It’s a beautiful August 27 Sunday in Surprise, AZ. That’s because it’s just a little after six in the morning. The temperature hovers around 84 degrees. If today ends up like yesterday, we will be sweating in 115 heat by the afternoon. But for now, it’s wonderful. I’ve decided to hit …
Our day begins before dawn
Our day begins before dawn It’s dark, just a bit after five this August 25th morning in Surprise, AZ. I like this time of the day. The temperature is only 84 degrees. This is the time of year the weather shifts from miserable hot to iffy. It’s almost Fall. We could have wonderful weather or …
I bought the Casita for you…
I bought the Casita for you… I was on the phone with Katie this afternoon when she dropped a bombshell. “I bought the Casita for you,” she said. Katie is only a year older than me, but it gets even stranger. My birthday is April 14th, and she was born on April 15th. We both …
I almost watched the solar eclipse
I almost watched the solar eclipse We experienced cloud cover at Camp Verde, Arizona. It was probably a good thing. The announcement over the radio cautioned keeping animals from looking directly into the sun. Animals have their own clock. When it gets dark, they revert to their normal habits. For some, it is sleeping while …
Hidden in plain sight …
Hidden in plain sight (for millions of years) I am Picacho Peak. Although there are seven other ‘picacho’ mentioned in this area, the Anza Expedition first recorded me as a prominent landmark in 1774. Picacho is Spanish for ‘big peak’ so picacho can describe any mountain. My recorded history places me at 22 million …
I’m feeling much better now…
I’m feeling much better now… Physically I am fine. However, mentally I had some issues with the Casita. Perhaps you have experienced a similar situation. Your life is filled with all kinds of events, some good and some not so pleasant. You deal with it and it becomes your normal routine. And then it happens. …
My $600 Casita Brake Job
My $600 Casita Brake Job I got a call from the car repair shop at 7:30 Friday morning. It was their last work day, and they would be going on vacation all next week. They run a small mom and pop operation. They do excellent work. I've had them do all my work for more …
The Hitch Saga
The Hitch Saga My dad used to say he had a hitch in his get-along. Dad was never west of New York, so where he enjoyed using this western cowboy term of the 1800s is beyond me. The term enjoys several meanings. One is a horse's jerky gait. It was also a useful way to …
Challenges & Adventures 